EU External Trade - Natural polymers (for example, alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (for example, hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms, Alginic acid, its salts and esters

Extra-EU sourcing of Natural polymers (for example, alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (for example, hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms, Alginic acid, its salts and esters is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 63.2% of imports (€259.8M), followed by 🇳🇴 Norway (22.9%). With an HHI of 4587, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Natural polymers (for example, alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (for example, hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms, Alginic acid, its salts and esters to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (18.4%, €33.6M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇦🇺 Australia.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Natural polymers (for example, alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (for example, hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), not elsewhere specified or included, in primary forms, Alginic acid, its salts and esters are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇮🇹 Italy. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 17.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (0.4%) and exports surging (25.9%) compared to the previous year.